Definition

Describing something that has been turned into a jelly-like substance or is covered with jelly.

Example

The dessert was a colorful jellied fruit salad that everyone enjoyed.

Conversation

I tried that new dessert at the café yesterday, and it was really good.

Oh, what was it like?

It was jellied fruit with a hint of mint.

That sounds refreshing! I need to check it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Jellied → It is formed from "jelly" (from Old French *gelée*, meaning a gelatinous substance) and "-ed" (a suffix indicating a state or condition). The word "jellied" means having the consistency or quality of jelly.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'jelly' which refers to a gelatinous substance, and remember that 'jellied' describes something that has that jelly-like quality.

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